catalogue no 87 003 xib volume 18 number 4 autumn 1999 seniors a market to watch in the next millennium this issue feature article 1 trends look at travel abroad by canadians 9 characteristics of international travellers 11 account 12 domestic 14 price index indicators 16 laurie mcdougall is senior analyst with tourism statistics program highlights g7a aged 65 and over will make up 23 canadian population year 2041 share be one highest among industrialized countries growth trips past decade has outpaced most age groups research shows that participation rates tend decline challenge for marketers facing an older generation disproportionately higher overall nights compared other ages due their tendency take longer especially during winter months made half long stay 30 or more united states
